U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Publication of Uyghur Forced Labor Entity List, Details for Revisions
A U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notice that was published today sets out a list of entities subject to a rebuttable presumption that the goods they mine, produce, or manufacture are made with forced labor. Unless the presumption is rebutted, the goods would be prohibited from importation into
China Trade Issues Discussed at Two Recent WTO Meetings
At two recent WTO meetings for which the minutes have now been circulated, a number of issues related to China trade were raised by other Members against China, including regulations on cosmetics and food imports, and also by China in relation to other Members, such as export controls and 5G
China Ratchets Up Sanctions on Taiwan
China has ramped up trade sanctions on Taiwan by curbing additional Taiwanese imports. It also announced sanctions on two foundations and at least four companies for engaging in "separatist activities."
Senate Legislation Introduced to Prevent Members of CCP from Buying U.S. Land
Two Republican Senators have introduced legislation that would prohibit members of the Chinese Communist Party from purchasing land in the United States.
CFIUS Annual Report Offers Latest Data on Reviews of Chinese Investment in U.S.
On August 2, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), an interagency body that reviews certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States to determine the effect on national security, released its annual report to Congress for 2021.
China Suspends Some Imports from Taiwan In Reaction to Pelosi's Visit
With U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arriving in Taiwan today, China's Customs suspended imports from some Taiwanese food companies.
U.S. Senate Bill Would Sanction Facilitation of Russian Oil/Gas Shipments to China
Last week, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced a bill that would sanction insurers/registrars of ships sending oil from Russia to China.